Michigan Senate Education Committee Discusses Mandated Cell Phone Policies for Schools

Overview: The Michigan Senate Education Committee recently deliberated on Senate Bill 234, which proposes requiring all public school districts in Michigan to adopt policies aimed at minimizing student cell phone usage and distractions during school hours. The bill, introduced with collaboration from the governor’s office and the Michigan Department of Education, emphasizes local flexibility, allowing school districts to tailor policies to their unique needs while mandating the implementation of such policies by the 2025-2026 school year.

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